Jira MCP

by nguyenvanduocit

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A Go-based MCP (Model Control Protocol) connector for Jira that enables AI assistants like Claude to interact with Atlassian Jira. This tool provides a seamless interface for AI models to perform common Jira operations including issue management, sprint planning, and workflow tra

Details

Author: nguyenvanduocit
GitHub stars: 92
Downloads: 782
Categories: Developer Tools, Project Management, API, Automation

- Issue management: create, update, get, search, and child issues.
- Sprint management: list, get, and search active sprints.
- Development information: branches, PRs, commits linked to issues.
- Issue relationships: retrieve and link blocking/related issues.
- Version management: get and list project versions.
- Auditable history: complete issue change history and worklogs.

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name Jira MCP

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jira mcp": {
            "script": {
                "command": "/path-to/script-mcp",
                "args": [
                    "-env",
                    "path-to-env-file"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jira mcp": {
            "script": {
                "command": "/path-to/script-mcp",
                "args": [
                    "-env",
                    "path-to-env-file"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jira mcp": {
            "script": {
                "command": "/path-to/script-mcp",
                "args": [
                    "-env",
                    "path-to-env-file"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jira mcp": {
            "script": {
                "command": "/path-to/script-mcp",
                "args": [
                    "-env",
                    "path-to-env-file"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jira mcp": {
            "script": {
                "command": "/path-to/script-mcp",
                "args": [
                    "-env",
                    "path-to-env-file"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jira mcp": {
            "script": {
                "command": "/path-to/script-mcp",
                "args": [
                    "-env",
                    "path-to-env-file"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jira mcp": {
            "script": {
                "command": "/path-to/script-mcp",
                "args": [
                    "-env",
                    "path-to-env-file"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jira mcp": {
            "script": {
                "command": "/path-to/script-mcp",
                "args": [
                    "-env",
                    "path-to-env-file"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jira mcp": {
            "script": {
                "command": "/path-to/script-mcp",
                "args": [
                    "-env",
                    "path-to-env-file"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jira mcp": {
            "script": {
                "command": "/path-to/script-mcp",
                "args": [
                    "-env",
                    "path-to-env-file"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jira mcp": {
            "script": {
                "command": "/path-to/script-mcp",
                "args": [
                    "-env",
                    "path-to-env-file"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jira mcp": {
            "script": {
                "command": "/path-to/script-mcp",
                "args": [
                    "-env",
                    "path-to-env-file"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jira mcp": {
            "script": {
                "command": "/path-to/script-mcp",
                "args": [
                    "-env",
                    "path-to-env-file"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jira mcp": {
            "script": {
                "command": "/path-to/script-mcp",
                "args": [
                    "-env",
                    "path-to-env-file"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jira mcp": {
            "script": {
                "command": "/path-to/script-mcp",
                "args": [
                    "-env",
                    "path-to-env-file"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Install via Docker (ghcr.io/nguyenvanduocit/jira-mcp:latest) or as a local binary. Set three environment variables: ATLASSIAN_HOST, ATLASSIAN_EMAIL, and ATLASSIAN_TOKEN. Add the server to your MCP client’s configuration (STDIO mode). Optionally use the bundled jira-cli for terminal‑only tasks. To expose only a subset of tools, set the ENABLED_TOOLS environment variable.

`get_boards`

Get all available Jira scrum boards

`get_issues`

Get current user's tasks from a specific Jira board

`get_current_user_info`

Get current authenticated user information including login, email, timezone

`search_user`

Search for a user by login name or email

`get_server_info`

Get Jira server information including current server time

`add_comment_to_issue`

Add a comment to a specific Jira issue

`get_issue_detail`

Get detailed information about a specific Jira issue

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jira mcp": {
            "script": {
                "command": "/path-to/script-mcp",
                "args": [
                    "-env",
                    "path-to-env-file"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "script": {
        "command": "/path-to/script-mcp",
        "args": [
            "-env",
            "path-to-env-file"
        ]
    }
}

Jira MCP

An opinionated Jira MCP server built from years of real-world software development experience.

Unlike generic Jira integrations, this MCP is crafted from the daily workflows of engineers and automation QC teams. You'll find sophisticated tools designed for actual development needs—like retrieving all pull requests linked to an issue, managing complex sprint transitions, or tracking development information across your entire workflow.

This isn't just another API wrapper. It's a reflection of how professionals actually use Jira: managing sprints, tracking development work, coordinating releases, and maintaining visibility across teams. Every tool is designed to solve real problems that arise in modern software development.

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Setting up with Highlight

From the repository

get_boards

get_issues

get_current_user_info

search_user

get_server_info

add_comment_to_issue

get_issue_detail

Claude Desktop / Cursor

McpServers

Jira MCP

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